Snow: Travel disruption and weather warnings in place across Wales

People in parts of Wales woke up to snow on Wednesday morning and forecasters are warning of more to come.

The weather led to difficult driving conditions and some roads were closed.

Hundreds of schools have shut. The majority are in the south Wales valleys.

Yellow warnings for snow and ice, covering various parts of the country, are force until 2pm on Friday, 10 March.

The warning that is currently in place covers most parts of south and mid Wales. Credit: Met Office.
The schools closed in your area as snow causes disruption across Wales

Forecasters say that more snow is on the way.

Another yellow weather warning, covering the whole of north Wales, was issued by the Met Office on Wednesday morning.

An updated warning has been issued by the Met Office covering the whole of north and most of mid Wales. Credit: Met Office.

It also covers large parts of mid Wales.

It comes into place at 7am on Thursday, 9 March, and is active until 2pm on Friday, 10 March.

It may look pretty but many schools are closed across the south Wales valleys due to the conditions. Credit: Menna Davies.

The Rhigos and Maerdy mountain roads, which connect the Rhondda and Cynon valleys, closed on Wednesday morning, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council said.

In Cardiff, drivers had difficulty on the A469 Thornhill Road at Capel Gwilym Road as it was impassable due to snow.

In Ebbw Vale, the A465 stayed open in both directions, but Traffic Wales urged drivers to be careful.

What to expect over the coming days

  • Heavy snow is expected in large parts of mid and north Wales

  • That could lead to delays on the roads and railways

  • Flights could be disrupted or cancelled

  • Some rural communities could become cut off

  • Power cuts are possible

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